Kern County, Border Patrol

‘They cannot in any way collaborate’: Leaders emphasize Kern County enforcement is not involved in Border Patrol operations
Community leaders are emphasizing that local law enforcement -- the Kern County Sheriff's Office and Bakersfield Police Department -- aren't doing anything.
Smugglers were targeted in Kern County, Border Patrol says
While we're still awaiting a full, official statement from Border Patrol as of airtime, 17's Jenny Huh spoke with one agent on-the-ground who said it's not a widespread roundup.
Border Patrol operation in Kern County spreads worry among residents
From Arvin to Bakersfield to Wasco and other places in Kern County, agents from the U.S. Border Patrol carried out an operation that began Tuesday morning.
Kern County community rallies in protest of Border Patrol raids
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Chevron by Meadows Field Airport continues to be a center of attention in Bakersfield. What is usually a regular stop for field workers on their way to Porterville, ended up being one of the first places raided by Border Patrol in Kern County. Two days after the raid, protesters gathered to plead for support.
Border Patrol agents spotted in Kern County
Border Patrol was spotted in Bakersfield. Organizations like Loud for Tomorrow have posted on social media, highlighting that raids are currently underway in Kern County.
Border Patrol confirms arrests in Bakersfield and Kern County
The Border Patrol has been visible in several parts of Kern County the last few days. They confirmed people have been arrested in their operation.
First of three ‘Know Your Rights’ town hall meetings held following week-long Border Patrol operations in Kern County
The first of three “Know Your Rights” community town halls was held Tuesday in Lamont in the wake of week-long immigration enforcement operations in
US Border Patrol arrests migrants during enforcement operation
Immigrant communities in Kern County, California, are on edge as the U.S. Border Patrol has been seen conducting enforcement operations throughout the region this week.
‘Targeted enforcement arrests’: Border Patrol breaks silence, reveals details on Kern County operation
While we're still awaiting a full, official statement from Border Patrol as of airtime, 17's Jenny Huh spoke with one agent on-the-ground who said it's not a widespread roundup.
A surprising immigration raid in Kern County foreshadows what awaits farmworkers and businesses
Acres of grape fields sat unpicked in Kern County this week as word of Border Patrol raids circulated through Messenger chats ...
Man on supervision found with firearms in east Bakersfield, arrested: Kern Probation Dept.
Kern County Probation officers arrested a man on probation who was allegedly found with firearms in east Bakersfield on ...
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Bakersfield, Kern County fire crews deployed to help fight Southern California fires
The Kern County Fire Department and the B Fire Department have wasted no time in sending more than 160 firefighters and ...
Organizations in Kern County mobilize to help Los Angeles fire victims
CityServe supplies churches across the country and now, the organization that started in Bakersfield, sent 4 semi-trucks full ...
Kern County firefighters deployed to assist in battling destructive Palisades Fire
According to the Kern County Firefighters 1301, firefighters in the county are heading to SoCal to help with the Palisades ...
Kern County economy grows by 5.2% from 2022 to 2023
Hugh and Deborra split after 27 years of marriage in September 2023, while Sutton filed for divorce from her husband of 10 ...
Impact from loss of Will Rogers State Park from SoCal wildfire stretches into Kern County
The wildfires in Southern California have impacted thousands of people, including a Kern County resident and ...
Red Cross opens shelters across LA County as Central Valley volunteers lend vital aid
Like our brave firefighters from the Kern County Fire Department, others throughout the Central Valley are also assisting down in Los Angeles County.